Dec 26, 2024
Amy Tan and Jonathan Lethem, moderated by Jane Ciabattari
Honoring the fiftieth anniversary of the National Book Critics Circle, this panel presents a beautiful range of voices representing some of the best and most beloved fiction writers of our times. First books by Jonathan Lethem (Motherless Brooklyn) and Amy Tan...
Dec 19, 2024
John King, Eric Porter, moderated by Bianca Taylor
Discover the Bay Area’s architectural gems through a narrative lens, as they unveil the intricate interplay of cultural, social, and technological forces. This panel showcases the authors of two captivating reads: John King, author of Portal, a vivid exploration of...
Dec 12, 2024
J.K. Fowler of Bay Area Book Festival in conversation with Steve Wasserman of Heyday Books
The arts are widely underfunded at a time when we need meaning and connection more than ever. What can we do as writers, creatives, and community members? Support the Bay Area Book...
Dec 5, 2024
Nancy Jooyoun Kim, Ritu Mukerji, Jason Powell, moderated by Heather Young
Moderated by thriller author Heather Young (The Distant Dead), this panel brings together novelists whose books center elements of crime, whether they’re shelved in mystery or literary fiction. Writer and firefighter Jason Powell’s debut...
Nov 28, 2024
Aida Salazar, Nikki Grimes, Mason Deaver, Dashka Slater, moderated by Mychal Threets
From 2021 to 2023, PEN America’s Index of School Book Bans recorded 5,894 instances of book bans across 41 states and 247 public school districts. The bans show no sign of slowing down, and they’re disproportionately aimed at...